Learning Support Assistant

3 weeks ago


Heathfield, East Sussex, United Kingdom Acorn Education and Care Full time

Full Job Description:

_How would you like to be paid for five days but only work four?_

_ Our colleagues' wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do at OFG, so we're always looking for new ways to improve everyone's work/life balance. We're taking part in a trial of the 4-Day Working Week, meaning that you could be working one day less a week (or equivalent)._

_ 4DWW will be rolled out within our school, when we have a full complement of staff, and within the next year - so there's never been a more exciting time to join us #teamOFG_

Job Title:
Learning Support Assistant


Location:
The Greater Horseshoe School, Heathfield, Devon


Salary:
up to £21,557.57 per annum


Hours: 37.5 hours per week; Mon/Wed/Thur/Fr 8.30am-3.45pm, Tue 8.30am-5pm

Contract:
Permanent, Term Time Only


Must be UK based.
The Greater Horseshoe School is an independent special school for pupils aged 8 to 18 years old. The school is situated in a peaceful woodland setting near Newton Abbot in Devon.


Our school facilities are complemented by our nearby care farm, where we offer animal care, horticulture and a wide range of outdoor educational activities alongside academic and vocational programmes.

We are committed to providing the best education for young people with complex needs.

We offer a unique tailored programme for every pupil, combining a therapeutic approach, outdoor learning and individual academic and vocational programmes to suit each young person.

Everything that we do is based on thoroughly understanding the needs of our students and how we can best support them in achieving positive outcomes.

Our approach is caring, positive and adaptable, and is underpinned by a thorough theoretical knowledge.

Our staff come from relevant educational and therapeutic backgrounds and have extensive experience of supporting young people with a range of needs.


About the role


You will be required to deliver the highest quality of education, care and preparation for life for all students, you must be able to contribute to the whole school's planning of activities - with an emphasis on delivering the curriculum through the environment.


Experience working with young people with high complex needs is preferable, but if you are eager to help vulnerable pupils and young people to live happy, fulfilling lives, this is the role for you.

We will provide you with full training and development to succeed within your role.


You will be adaptable and ready to work in a variety of classroom roles, both indoors and outside according to individual need.

Taking a responsive and caring approach, you may be running classroom activities, leading outdoor experiences or supervising pupils as they explore further afield.


Why join Acorn Education & Care?

Benefits

Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you'll get an exceptional reward package including:

  • Life Assurance
  • Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
- "Your Wellbeing Matters" - access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks

And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that's right for you, including:

  • A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
  • 100's of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
  • Cycle to Work Schemes
  • Electric Car Purchase Scheme
  • Critical illness cover


And that's not all, we place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you'll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.

Education #Pupilcare #OutdoorActivities #School #Tutor #learning #LSA #LearningSupportAssistant
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_You'll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things_
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